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Price cut: $16K (5/31)

$549,000

51 Smith Street, Howell, NJ 07731

3beds

1,705sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1952

1.81 Acres Lot

$542,400 Zestimate^®

$322/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Back on the market with updates and a NEW price! Nestled on nearly 2 peaceful acres, this charming Cape-style home offers a rare opportunity to create something truly your own. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors, original details, a cozy fireplace, and a full basement with laundry and storage, it's the perfect foundation to restore, reimagine, or expand. Enjoy space, privacy, and natural beauty while being just minutes from major highways, Manasquan Reservoir, shopping, NYC transportation, and the Jersey Shore. With ample parking, room to grow, and future subdivision potential, this unique property is ideal for anyone seeking land, character, and the chance to bring their vision to life.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Oil Above Ground

Cooling

Multi Units

Features

Flooring: Wood
Doors: Bilco Style Doors
Basement: Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,705
Total interior livable area: 1,705 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Unpaved, Driveway
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Stories: 2
Waterfront features: Riparian Rights, Stream

Lot

Size: 1.81 Acres
Features: Oversized

Details

Parcel number: 210011000000010606

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

Year built: 1952

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Freewood Acres

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Howell

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $322/sqft
Tax assessed value: $519,600
Annual tax amount: $8,922
Date on market: 5/31/2026
Inclusions: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Stove, Refrigerator
Exclusions: Washer Personal Belongings 3 light fixtures

Estimated market value

$542,400

$515,000 - $570,000

$3,573/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/24/2026	Pending sale	$549,000$322/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22608416 Report a problem
5/31/2026	Price change	$549,000-2.8%$322/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22608416 Report a problem
4/17/2026	Price change	$565,000-5.7%$331/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22608416 Report a problem
4/2/2026	Listed for sale	$599,000+29.6%$351/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22608416 Report a problem
5/20/2022	Sold	$462,100+0.7%$271/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22200956 Report a problem
4/22/2022	Contingent	$459,000$269/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22200956 Report a problem
4/4/2022	Listed for sale	$459,000+2.2%$269/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22200956 Report a problem
3/31/2022	Contingent	$449,000$263/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22200956 Report a problem
3/13/2022	Pending sale	$449,000$263/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22200956 Report a problem
3/11/2022	Contingent	$449,000$263/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22200956 Report a problem
2/9/2022	Price change	$449,000-2.2%$263/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22200956 Report a problem
1/13/2022	Listed for sale	$459,000+61.1%$269/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #22200956 Report a problem
5/7/2020	Sold	$285,000-3.4%$167/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/12/2019	Sold	$295,000+5.7%$173/sqft
Source: MoreMLS #21935157 Report a problem
11/6/2019	Pending sale	$279,000$164/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Realty 9 #21935157 Report a problem
10/16/2019	Listed for sale	$279,000$164/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Realty 9 #21935157 Report a problem
10/10/2019	Pending sale	$279,000$164/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Realty 9 #21935157 Report a problem
9/27/2019	Price change	$279,000-6.7%$164/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Realty 9 #21935157 Report a problem
5/29/2019	Price change	$299,000-6.6%$175/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Monmouth / Ocean #21910850 Report a problem
5/3/2019	Price change	$320,000-5.6%$188/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Monmouth/Ocean #21910850 Report a problem
3/18/2019	Price change	$339,000-10.8%$199/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Monmouth/Ocean #21910850 Report a problem
2/25/2019	Price change	$380,000-3.8%$223/sqft
Source: Derek Eisenberg, ePro, GRI, GAA, RAA #21846240 Report a problem
1/7/2019	Price change	$395,000-4.8%$232/sqft
Source: Derek Eisenberg, ePro, GRI, GAA, RAA #21846240 Report a problem
12/6/2018	Listed for sale	$415,000+56.7%$243/sqft
Source: Continental Real Estate Group #21846240 Report a problem
7/1/2015	Listing removed	$264,900$155/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Howell Office #21503818 Report a problem
6/3/2015	Price change	$264,900-1.9%$155/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Howell Office #21503818 Report a problem
2/3/2015	Listed for sale	$269,900$158/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Howell Office #21503818 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,890 +7.1%	$519,600 +7.1%
2024	$8,300 -3.4%	$485,100 +5.1%
2023	$8,593 +26.4%	$461,500 +42.4%
2022	$6,798 +4%	$324,200 +13.9%
2021	$6,534 +9.1%	$284,700 +10.3%
2020	$5,987 +2%	$258,200 +2.2%
2019	$5,872	$252,600 +2.4%
2018	$5,872 +5.2%	$246,600 +2.8%
2017	$5,580 +4.4%	$239,800 +4.9%
2016	$5,347 +2.2%	$228,600 +5.4%
2015	$5,229 -1%	$216,900 +10.2%
2014	$5,282	$196,800

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